The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) is a multidisciplinary, scientific platform for widening the debate on problems of Ethics applied to Geosciences.
The IAPG is affiliated to the IUGS - International Union of Geological Sciences, AGI - American Geosciences Institute, GSA - Geological Society of America, GSL - Geological Society of London, GIRAF - Geoscience Information in Africa Network, ICPHS - International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences

Martin Bohle15:00–15:30 Coffee BreakSecond PartOperationalising Geoethics: professional, institutional and industrial perspectivesChairperson: Giuseppe di Capua & Martin Bohle15:30–15:45A practical guide to ethical and effective delivery of geoscience for the service of societyRuth Allington15:45–16:00Natural Hazards and the Normative Significance of Expectations in Protecting Alpine CommunitiesFlorian Ortner, Thomas Pölzler, Lukas H. Meyer, and Oliver Sass16:00–16:15Ethical implication of providing scientific data and services to diverse stakeholders: the case of the EPOS research infrastructureCarmela Freda, Kuvvet Atakan, and Massimo Cocco16:15–16:30Avenue for integrating geoethics into the working worldJan Boon16:30–16:45Negotiating a new social contract for the extractive industries: what is the role of geoscientists?Nic Bilham16:45–17:00New geoethic challenges in the framework of the UNESCO Global GeoparksElizabeth Silva and Artur SáPoster presentations (Attendance Time: Wednesday, 26 Apr, 17:30–19:00)Chairperson: Eduardo Marone & Giuseppe Di CapuaX4.507The Cape Town Statement on GeoethicsGiuseppe Di Capua, Silvia Peppoloni, and Peter BobrowskyX4.508Ethical considerations in developing the next generation of geoscientists and defining a common cause for the geosciencesChristopher Keane and Maeve BolandX4.510How much are researchers aware of the ethical and social implications of their activities? The example of the European Project ENVRI PlusSilvia Peppoloni, Giuseppe Di Capua, and Florian HaslingerX4.511Harassment as an Ethics IssueMary Anne Holmes, Erika Marin-Spiotta, and Blair SchneiderX4.512Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics at AGU – Strategies and Actions to Impact Sexual Harassment in Science and other Work Climate Issues Michael McPhaden, Eric Davidson, Christine McEntee, and Billy WilliamsX4.513On the necessity of making geoethics a central concern in eduethics world-wideDavid Crookall and Pimnutcha PromduangsriX4.514Improving metacognitive skills in geosciences to preserve the quality of divulged informationMassimo Arattano and Albertina GattiX4.515Incorporating geoethics into environmental engineering lectures – three years of experience from international students visiting IcelandDavid C. FingerX4.516A questionnaire for teachers to improve training activity and students on environmental science in the frame of ENVRIPLUS projectGiuliana D'Addezio, Antonella Marsili, and Laura BeranzoliX4.517Media and experts: setting the agenda of the debate in an on going seismic sequenceGemma Musacchio and Giovanna L PiangiamoreX4.518The natural disasters and the urban asset modifications: the Melito Irpino case history.Sabina Porfido and Efisio SpigaX4.519Towards to Resilience Science -Research on the Nankai through seismogenic zone- Yoshiyuki Kaneda, Wataru Shiraki, Kazuhito Fujisawa, and Eiji TokozakuraX4.520Environmental, Disaster and Crisis Management Strategies: Interdisciplinarity and Synergy in Postgraduate StudiesEfthymis Lekkas, Emmanouil Andreadakis, Paraskevi Nomikou, Varvara Antoniou, Eleni Kapourani, and Konstantinos PapaspyropoulosX4.521Knowledge of seismic hazard for the preservation of cultural heritage: the case study of Naples (Southern Italy)Sabina Porfido, Giuliana Alessio, Germana Gaudiosi, Rosa Nappi, and Efisio SpigaX4.522Impact of Geological Changes on Regional and Global Economies Skufina Tatiana, Skuf’in Peter, Samarina Vera, Shatalova Taisiya, and Sergey BaranovX4.523Geoethical implications for geoarchaeology. The Laacher See and AD 536 case studies Felix Riede, Neil Price, and Per AndersenX4.524The contamination of scientific literature: looking for an antidoteMarcello LiottaX4.525Criminal fisheries practices and their perverse effects in West AfricaAliou Sall and Cornelia E. NauenX4.526Implementation of the geoethics principal to environmental technologies by Biogeosystem Technique Abdulmalik Batukaev, Valery Kalinitchenko, Tatiana Minkina, Saglara Mandzhieva, and Svetlana SushkovaX4.527Geoethics – A Message from the Field in TanzaniaAthumani Amiry Sabuni and Martin BohleX4.528Geoethics and Forensic GeologyLaurance Donnelly

Saturday, April 8, 2017

IAPG and IUGS-IFG signed an agreement for cooperation

On 7th April 2017, IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics and IUGS-IFG - Initiative on Forensic Geology has signed an agreement for cooperation.The agreement expresses a mutual desire to co-operate on a range of issues in the field of geoethics and forensic geology:

Promoting principles of geoethics, research integrity and best practices in forensic geology within their networks;

Cooperating in teaching and training events on forensic geology, by introducing issues of geoethics;

Co-organising scientific and dissemination events about (geo)ethical and social implications in forensic geology;

Identifying of possibilities to apply for funding for the development of common projects on geoethics and forensic geology.

Both organisations will establish a liaison link to ensure good information flow and cooperation and will add respective logos in their websites.The IUGS-IFG was established at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, on 22 February 2011, and its aim is “to develop forensic geology internationally and promote its applications”. IUGS-IFG aims to raise the global awareness of forensic geology by holding meetings and conferences, promoting research, teaching, training and the operational deployment of forensic geologists, and developing an international network (Geoforensic International Network - GIN) whereby each ‘member’ will act as a principal contact in their respective country for the collation and dissemination of information on forensic geology. The IUGS-IFG Committee comprises representatives from major geographical regions of the world and includes specialists from; academia, industry, consultancy, operationally based forensic geologists, the police, law enforcement agencies and forensic organisations. Both IUGS-IFG and the Geoforensic International Network (GIN), currently including more than 35 countries, bring together forensic geologists, geoscientists and invited police/law enforcement officers from around the world, who have a desire and interest in the development of forensic geology. Website: http://www.forensicgeologyinternational.org/IAPG affiliations and agreements: http://www.geoethics.org/affs-agrs

Friday, April 7, 2017

Geoethics, professionalism and me – social and ethical responsibilities of the 21st century geoscientist

Nic Bilham gives a talk at the GSL (Geological Society of London) - Western Regional Group on 18th April 2017 entitled "Geoethics, professionalism and me – social and ethical responsibilities of the 21st century geoscientist".AbstractGeoethics is an increasingly visible topic. Sessions explicitly addressing ethical dilemmas and ethical practice in a range of geological specialisms and sectors now regularly feature in international meetings. Learned and professional bodies including the Geological Society, American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and American Geophysical Union (AGU) are increasingly addressing a wide range of ethical challenges in our science, and explicitly linking ethical and professional behaviours. Why is this happening – and does it matter? The work of geoscientists has always had ethical, social and political drivers and consequences, whether or not we have recognised these linkages, from understanding and living with natural hazards to infrastructure development and the provision of energy, water and mineral resources. Geoscientists now have more important roles than ever to play in addressing urgent new (or newly recognised) challenges faced by humanity, as we seek to live sustainably and equitably on our crowded planet. But these challenges are complex, interdisciplinary and politically and publicly contested. We are therefore likely to find ourselves thrust into (sometimes fraught) ethical battles, whether we like it or not.In this talk I will highlight some of the geoethical challenges we now face, explore the link between ethical and professional behaviours, and consider the role of learned and professional bodies like the Geological Society in supporting geoscientists as they seek to play their rightful part in society. I will outline the work of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) to put geoethics at the heart of all geoscience, rather than treat it as a fringe interest for a few specialists. I will also discuss the opportunity this 'ethical turn' in geoscientific thinking presents to demonstrate the huge benefits our science provides to society, and its potential to help to deliver global social justice.

Biography

Nic Bilham is Director of Policy and Communications at the Geological Society, where he has worked since 1997 in a variety of roles. With his team he is responsible for the Society's education activities, engagement with policy-makers, communications through social and traditional media, links with other organisations in the UK and internationally, and development of the Society's science programme. He also leads on strategy development, working with Council and staff colleagues.

Nic's first degree was in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Cambridge), and has an MSc in Science and Technology Policy (University of Sussex). He is European Coordinator and an Executive Committee member of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), and a trustee of Geology for Global Development (GfGD).

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

IAPG and IAH signed an agreement for cooperation

On 5th April 2017, IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics and IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists has signed an agreement for cooperation.The agreement expresses a mutual desire to co-operate on a range of issues in the field of geoethics and groundwater, in particular, the following affairs:

promoting the principles of geoethics, research integrity and best practices in use of groundwater within their networks;

cooperating in teaching and training events on groundwater, by introducing issues of geoethics;

co-organising scientific and dissemination events about (geo)ethical and social implications of groundwater use;

identifying possibilities to apply for funding for the development of common projects on geoethics and groundwater.

Both organisations will establish a liaison link to ensure good information flow and cooperation and will add respective logos to their websites.IAH is an international scientific and educational professional association whose aims are to promote research into and understanding of the occurrence and importance of groundwater and its sound management and protection for the common good throughout the world: https://iah.org/IAPG affiliations and agreements: http://www.geoethics.org/affs-agrs